The Cult of Kindness: The Reality of Jacinda Ardern’s Leadership

The Guardian’s recent celebration of Jacinda Ardern’s “kindness” reflects the liberal media’s obsession with style over substance, emotional affect over material analysis. Ardern’s global image as a compassionate leader—a sort of progressive antithesis to Trumpism—has become hegemonic in international discourse. She has been lauded for her empathy during the Christchurch mosque attacks, her cautious stewardship… Continue reading The Cult of Kindness: The Reality of Jacinda Ardern’s Leadership